Explaination: is blockage in one or more arteries in your lungs. is caused by blood clots that travel to your lungs from another part of the body

PERLA

pupils equal & reactive to light & accommodation

PMH

past medical history

PKU

Phenylketonuria

Explaination: is a rare condition in which a baby is born without the ability to properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. These can build up in the body and are harmful to the central nervous system, cause brain damage

PO

by mouth, orally

post.

After

PPD

purified protein derivative (Tbc skin test)

Explaination: What is used in a PPD test to test for tuberculosis

PR

per rectum

PRN

whenever necessary or as needed

PT

physical therapy, Prothrombin time

Explaination: is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. Used to check for bleeding problems

PUD

peptic ulcer disease

Explaination: painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum

PACU

Post anesthesia recovery unit

Explaination: provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgery

Q

every

QS

quantity sufficient or every shift

R

respirations

re:

concerning

RLL, RUL & RML

right: lower, upper, middle lobe (lung)

RLQ

right lower quadrant

R/O

Rule out

ROM

range of motion

R/T

related to

RUQ

right upper quadrant

Rx.

Treatment

S1

First heart sound

S2

second heart sound

S3

Third heart sound

S4

Fourth heart sound

SL

Sublingually

Explaination: Below the tongue, hypoglossal

_
s

without

SC or SQ.

Subcutaneous

Explaination: Is the tissue beneath the skin

S/P

Status post

Sp. gr.

Specific gravity

SSE

soap suds enema

Explaination: mixture of a mild soap and warm water injected into the colon in order to stimulate a bowel movement

STAT

Immediately

Sx

Symptoms

SOB

shortness of breath

T, temp

Temperature

tab.

tablet

TIA

transient ischemic attack

Explaination: is a stroke that comes and goes quickly. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain stops briefly.

TID

three times a day

TPR

temperature, pulse, respirations

TURP

transurethral resection of prostrate

Explaination: type of prostate surgery done to relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. During TURP, a surgical instrument is inserted through the tip of your penis(urethra). The urethra is surrounded by the prostate. Using the resectoscope, your doctor trims away excess prostate tissue that's blocking urine flow

TWE

tap water enema

URI

upper respiratory infection

Explaination: common cold, includes the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx